Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.
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A sequence of words and music exploring the distances, adventure, depths and mysteries of the sea presented by University Music Chamber Choir and musicians. The programme includes choral, vocal and instrumental music by Esenvalds, Sullivan, Faure, Beethoven, Massenet, Parry and others. Admission free.
Event details View on What3Words gentle.stews.condense Date Saturday 8 November 2025 Time 9:00am - 4:00pm About the event After spending ten years swinging from trees as an arborist, Adam decided a job was needed where he could keep both feet firmly on the ground, whilst still being a part of the woodland around him. Having […]
Hazelbury Bryan Village Hall Preloved and Vintage Sale!Saturday 8th November 10am - 2pmPreloved clothing, shoes, hats, costume Jewellery and Accessories!Refreshments and cake too!!All proceeds for the Village Hall kitchen renovationsRegistered Charity No. 301138
Beautiful handmade items for sale in time for Christmas refreshments available
Join us at the Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre for this exhibition inspired by Dorset's incredible wildlife and beautiful natural land and seascapes. The exhibition showcases work by talented local […]
An eclectic mix of 20 stalls: crafts, jewellery, art, cakes, gifts and more. Coffee and cakes, Tombola and raffle and a Ploughman’s Lunch (please book with [email protected]) All in aid of the Poppy Appeal
Choral Matins for Remembrance takes place at St Peter’s Church Dorchester on Saturday 8th November at 11am.The music includes Holst’s ‘Turn back O man’, Stanford’s ‘Te deum and Jubilate in C’, the Seal ‘Responses’, Ireland’s ‘Greater love hath no man’ and ‘For the fallen’ by the contemporary Northern Irish composer Alex Patterson. The service is […]
Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 8th November between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute recital of music for saxophone and piano given by Maddie McCoubrie and Rob Taylor. Admission is free and all are very welcome. More information at www.musicatstpetersdorchester.org
Our legendary School Fireworks Night is back this November - and it's going to be bigger, brighter & better than ever!! Mark your calendars now - trust us, you won't want to miss the food, fun & fabulous fireworks! When? Saturday 8th November Where? Mere Primary School, BA12 6EW Will we see you there? Of […]
Back by Popular Demand: A Mushroom Adventure with Andy Knott from Jurassic Coast Mushrooms Step into the fascinating world of fungi with Andy Knott – one of Dorset’s most passionate and knowledgeable mushroom minds. Andy’s enthusiasm is contagious, and he’ll guide you on a woodland walk of discovery through the forest from Happy River Retreat. […]
12 NOVEMBER 2025 – Portia Mcmenemy – Breathwork Facilitator from The Rooms, Poundbury We welcome to our November event Portia Mcmenemy, a Breathwork Facilitator who will bring to us everyday breathwork for relaxation that […]
Our next film night will present 'The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society.
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